Welcome to the Herbs and Spices Summer Series, a series put together by Laura @ The Gluten Free Pantry. If you are looking to incorporate more herbs and spices into your life, then this series is for you. I’m thrilled to be hosting alongside my dear friends, Laura @ The Gluten Free Pantry, Amber @ […]

Butternut Squash, Cinderella, and Fairytale Pumpkins It is that time of year in the Northwest….garden planting time!! Our summers are relatively brief, so getting the timing right is important. I planted the pea seeds directly outside last month (they are a cool season crop) , and I purchased some broccoli starts that are in the […]

I do NOT have a love affair with grass: my green conscience tweaks at the water use and food necessary to grow it. Begrudgingly, our backyard is primarily lawn, because despite being my less than favorite plant, it IS wonderful to have with kiddos and pets. Like any true green-happy person, how do you go […]

I worked for sometime to put together a pot that had 4 season interest that I liked. Finally! A combo that worked! In the dredges of winter, it is so nice to always have something beautiful to look at, especially for this gardener. Empty pots of dirt do little to foster the happiness that plants […]